1989 BMW 730 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 730 | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |